How to pronounce egad
Say it like ee-GAD. Egad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAD).
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- ee
- GAD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of egad
American and British speakers say egad in essentially the same way: /iˈɡæd/ in the US and /iːˈɡæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-GAD.
What does egad mean?
- A mild exclamation of contempt, surprise, outrage, etc.
Where does egad come from?
A modification of by God.
Words that rhyme with egad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of egad.
Questions about saying egad
How do you pronounce egad?
Say ee-GAD. The American pronunciation is /iˈɡæd/. In British English it is /iːˈɡæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egad?
Egad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAD). Broken into parts: ee · GAD.
Do Americans and Brits say egad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈɡæd/ and the British form is /iːˈɡæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.